Complex Contraception Clinic
The UCSF Complex Contraception Clinic serves women with medical factors that complicate their options for birth control. We provide all methods of contraception, including (though not limited to) long-acting reversible contraception and sterilization. Patients who may benefit from our services include those who have:
- History of cancer or current cancer
- Cardiovascular disease
- Migraines
- Seizure disorders
- Obesity
- Developmental delay
- Received an organ transplant or undergo dialysis
- Conditions for which they take teratogenic medications (medications that may cause birth defects in the event of pregnancy), such as Accutane
- Clotting or bleeding disorder
- Spinal cord injury
- Uterine abnormality
- History of difficult insertions or removals of intrauterine devices or contraceptive implants
- Dissatisfaction with or side effects from previous or current contraceptive methods
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What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
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